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Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Purchase Vouchers

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Truck Voucher Incentive Program provides incentives for three funding tracks: all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell class 3 through 8 zero emission vehicles, non-road electric equipment, and transit buses. Incentives are released on a staggered schedule and depend on funding available for each track.

Class 3 through 8 ZEV incentives are distributed based on the following criteria, including incentives for reducing tailpipe pollutants in disadvantaged communities (DACs) and class 8 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs):

Vehicle Weight Class Base Incentive DAC Bonus Small Fleet Bonus Scrap Bonus Per Vehicle Cap
3 $50,000 $15,000 $10,000 $10,000 $85,000
4 $85,000 $25,000 $17,000 $17,000 $144,000
5 $100,000 $30,000 $20,000 $20,000 $170,000
6 $150,000 $45,000 $30,000 $30,000 $255,000
7 $185,000 $55,000 $37,000 $37,000 $314,000
8 $200,000 $60,000 $40,000 $40,000 $340,000
8 (FCEV) $285,000 $60,000 $40,000 $40,000 $425,000

Non-road electric equipment is eligible for vouchers equivalent to 35% of the base price of the equipment on a per-unit basis. Additionally, non-road equipment projects that have depots or primary work locations located within DAC’s are eligible for a 10% DAC bonus, with the bonus capped at $100,000.

Class 4-8 Transit Bus incentives are available for a subset of transit agencies across the state and are based on vehicle class:

Vehicle Weight Class (transit bus) Voucher Amount
4 $100,000
5 $125,000
6 $150,000
7 $250,000
8 $385,000

Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including voucher availability and vehicle eligibility, see the NYSERDA New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program website.

Jurisdiction: New York

Type: State Incentives

Enacted: Nov 1, 2012

Technologies: EVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells

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